CVE-2017-17901: High severity zyxel p-660hw v3 firmware vulnerability
Published Dec 29, 2017
·Updated
ZyXEL P-660HW v3 devices allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a flood of IP packets with a TTL of 1.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Zyxel P-660hw Firmware
Zyxel P-660HW=v3
Event History
Dec 29, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17901?
CVE-2017-17901 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause remote denial of service attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-17901?
To mitigate the effects of CVE-2017-17901, users should implement proper network filtering to block IP packets with a TTL of 1.
3
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-17901?
CVE-2017-17901 specifically affects ZyXEL P-660HW v3 devices running the vulnerable firmware.
4
Can CVE-2017-17901 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-17901 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause denial of service through IP packet flooding.
5
What impact does CVE-2017-17901 have on network performance?
CVE-2017-17901 can significantly degrade network performance by causing high CPU consumption on affected ZyXEL devices due to the flood of IP packets.